North America | COSTA RICA - FW (country No. 120)
Introducing the "Flag of Costa Rica" postcard - a must-have for postcard collectors and enthusiasts of geography and national flags. Measuring 4 by 6 inches (10.5 x 15 centimeters), this classic size postcard is accepted by all national postal carriers without extra charges. Made from durable cardboard with a weight of 315 grams per square meter, this matte coated postcard is protected by a plastic foil on the design side to protect the colors and withstand postal transit conditions.
Costa Rica is a country located in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. It is situated between 8 and 12 degrees north of the equator.
The flag of Costa Rica consists of five horizontal bands of blue, white, red, white, and blue. The blue bands represent the sky and the oceans, the white band represents peace, and the red band represents the blood shed for independence and the warmth of the people.
The flag was adopted on November 27, 1906 and it has been the national flag ever since. The coat of arms is located in the center of the white stripe, it features a triangle surrounded by coffee, banana and tobacco leaves, and above a yellow sun with the words "Republica de Costa Rica" and "America Central" written on it.
The flag is inspired by the French Tricolour and the blue and red colors represent the conservative and liberal parties respectively. The white band represents the unity of the two parties and the peace that was reached by their fusion.
This postcard offers an educational perspective on the country, including information as unique facts, famous facts and history points of the country.
Here are 5 benefits:
- High-quality design and materials for a durable postcard that will stand the test of time.
- Matte coated finish and plastic foil to protect the colors and protect the postcard during transit.
- Public information about Costa Rica, its geographical position and its neighbours.
- Perfect for postcard collectors, people who send postcards via postcrossing platform, people who like to write and receive postcards in their mailbox, collectors of Maps and Flags postcards.
- Classic size postcard 4 by 6 inches, accepted by all national postal carriers without extra charges.
Get your hands on the "Flag of Costa Rica" postcard and add a unique and educational piece to your postcard collection today!
Aout this item
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Classic Regular Postcard size: 10.5 cm by 15 cm = 4 x 6 inches = the standard for the postcard for most of the countries in the world – is the standard for postcard made by UPU (Universal Postal Union) – and implemented by USPS, La Poste, Royal Mail, PTT, Correos, Post NL. Deutsche Post and many other postal administrations.
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Material: Made of 100% brand new and high-quality hard paper – 315 grams/ square meter = 5.5 grams per card – thicker than average – special chosen for hard transport conditions through postal services; Plastic film coat matte.
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Perfect for collecting, postcrossing, scrapbooking, parties invitations or just sending a note to a friend. You can use them also for your private swaps organized with your virtual friends.
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Easy to use
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Quality Printed in European Union.
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The colours you see on your screen may slightly differ from those of the real prints due to monitor settings
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